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4/24/2013 10:32 AM
 

Thought I'd jump in here for a moment. The iFly uses an industrial "Resistive" touch screen, this is the preferred technoloy by the Military and Industrial device in more harsh environments. The iPad's "Capacitive" screen is hyper-sensitive and can present many problems in air with altitude, humidity and turbulence. It was design for the couch or light multi-media operations, not the demands of the cockpit. iPad screens also have a ceiling limit of 10k, or it voids the warranty and could cause screen damage. They are great for what they are designed for, but Apple has not once advertized the iPad for pilot navigation.

We code alot of error correction into the iFly 720 since we control the software and the device, and as such you should use a firm touch on the screen. Think "Confident and Committed" in your touches, like how we should fly. Also, think about flying and bouncing around in turbulence and trying to lightly touch the screen or pich zooming. It is very frustrating. The "Resistive" screen also allows pilots to use regular gloves and non-Touch technology stylus or even a finger nail.

As for rubber-banding. Think about a rubber-band on a glass table and trying to touch it with your "fleshy" part of your finger tip, it's not consistent. Now try this. Rotate your finger so the you can put the back edge of your fingernail on the "magenta line". In one motion, touch the "magenta line" and try pushing it left or pulling it right. You really don' t have to pause after you touch the Magenta line, we know you touched it or near it. When you get it to the point you want, just release it. Your finger nail, or callased corner of your finger makes it just a bit easier.

I hope this helps.


Shane Woodson
Vice President | Adventure Pilot LLC.
 
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4/24/2013 4:42 PM
 

I too was having a heck of a time with the touch screen.I did the calibration several times to no avail. I called about another problem and talked to David and mentioned my frustration with the "touch" required to make anything happen and he said, "try turning your hand over and using you little finger nail. Bay, what a difference. Now I can go anywhere with ease.

That little tidbit of information should be HIGHLIGHTED some where.

 
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4/24/2013 9:32 PM
 
So Shane, do you think the addition of the Screen Protector (Anti-Glare) would reduce the screen sensitivity significantly? I am just looking for feedback before I try it.
 
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4/24/2013 9:46 PM
 

We actually performed demos all week at Sun n Fun with no noticeable degradation in sensitivity. Even customers moved from one device with protector to another without telling the difference. I think you'd be very happy with it.


Shane Woodson
Vice President | Adventure Pilot LLC.
 
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4/25/2013 12:05 AM
 
OK, order sent (as well as subscription renewal). I will give it a try.
 
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